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Why Can't I: Have a Cell Phone Yet?
Everyone has a phone. But my hand is all alone.Why can’t I have a phone yet?Why is it something I just can’t get?Why Can’t I, Have a Cell Phone Yet? Is a social story that portrays a young boy who struggles with the fact his parents won’t allow him to have a cell phone like all the other kids. The boy meets several animals, including a dragon, a cat and an eagle on his journey. The animals help him realize that “maybe” it’s not the right time. Join him on his “cell phone” journey. What will the animals teach him?
Technology is changing the way children socialize with others. The boom of social media has completely changed the way we view others and social interactions. Social skills in children need to develop in person face to face before they can develop in cyberspace. It is not uncommon to find a Facebook profile belonging to a six-year-old. Do six-year-olds really need social media? In my personal opinion, NO!
Move over Dr. Seuss, Mary Lee Kendal is in town. During Mary Lee’s years as a teacher, she found the best way to teach was to be “entertaining without being entertainment.” She saw how children and teens are extremely creative if you just give them a chance. Kids learn in many different ways. Some learn through reading, playing, singing, dancing, rhyming, or even drawing. They learn visually, and by writing poetry. They love to creatively express themselves and her classroom was one place they could do that.
So how did she come up with the quirky Dr. Seuss type rhyming books? As a kid she loved to rhyme. She was always encouraged to write, read, rhyme, play, act, sing, dance, and be as creative as possible by her parents. She feels her books bring in many of the favorite ways to learn. Her social stories are meant to be read together aloud with an adult or older sibling and a child bringing the bond between each other even closer.
All of Mary Lee’s social stories are meant to educate in an entertaining way. "If I can help one child feel a little bit better about whom they are; build self-confidence, increase self-esteem, help them realize they are not alone, and deal with peer pressure, then I have done what I have set out to do."
Stay Tough Kids!
Mary Lee KendalMaryLeeKendal.com
Technology is changing the way children socialize with others. The boom of social media has completely changed the way we view others and social interactions. Social skills in children need to develop in person face to face before they can develop in cyberspace. It is not uncommon to find a Facebook profile belonging to a six-year-old. Do six-year-olds really need social media? In my personal opinion, NO!
Move over Dr. Seuss, Mary Lee Kendal is in town. During Mary Lee’s years as a teacher, she found the best way to teach was to be “entertaining without being entertainment.” She saw how children and teens are extremely creative if you just give them a chance. Kids learn in many different ways. Some learn through reading, playing, singing, dancing, rhyming, or even drawing. They learn visually, and by writing poetry. They love to creatively express themselves and her classroom was one place they could do that.
So how did she come up with the quirky Dr. Seuss type rhyming books? As a kid she loved to rhyme. She was always encouraged to write, read, rhyme, play, act, sing, dance, and be as creative as possible by her parents. She feels her books bring in many of the favorite ways to learn. Her social stories are meant to be read together aloud with an adult or older sibling and a child bringing the bond between each other even closer.
All of Mary Lee’s social stories are meant to educate in an entertaining way. "If I can help one child feel a little bit better about whom they are; build self-confidence, increase self-esteem, help them realize they are not alone, and deal with peer pressure, then I have done what I have set out to do."
Stay Tough Kids!
Mary Lee KendalMaryLeeKendal.com
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Published June 8, 2018
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About the author
Mary Lee Kendal
11 books4 followersMove over Dr. Seuss, Mary Lee Kendal is in town. Mary frequently refers to herself as a recovering high school & junior high teacher. A graduate of Indiana University’s Education & Sports Medicine Program Mary Lee currently resides in Naples Florida where she enjoys sunsets and long walks on the beach. It’s true!
She is a big fan of grilling and chilling and enjoys spending time with family and friends and especially the young nieces and nephews.
One of her favorite pastimes is zipping around in her convertible with her English Bulldog Louie, singing, ever so poorly to Elvis Presley. Louie enjoys the ride much more than the singing. At least that is what he says. A matter of fact, he prefers Jimmy Buffet. Just ask him.
During her years as a teacher, she found the best way to teach was to be “entertaining without being entertainment.” She saw how children and teens are extremely creative if you just give them a chance. Kids learn in many different ways. Some learn through reading, playing, singing, dancing, rhyming, or even drawing. They learn visually, and by writing poetry. They love to creatively express themselves and her classroom was one place they could do that.
Open the book, read the chapter and answer the questions at the end of the chapter was never done in her classroom. Boring! Have a conversation, ask kids a question and let them draw the answer? Let them, make up a song and sing the answer. Oh yes, she did! If they preferred to do a book report let them do that too.
So how did she come up with fun signature style Dr. Seuss rhyming books? As a kid, she loved to rhyme. She was always encouraged to write, read, rhyme, play, act, sing, dance, and be as creative as possible by her parents. She feels her books bring in many of the favorite ways kids learn. Her social stories are meant to be read together out loud bringing the bond between adult and child even closer.
In Gratitude,
Mary Lee Kendal
She is a big fan of grilling and chilling and enjoys spending time with family and friends and especially the young nieces and nephews.
One of her favorite pastimes is zipping around in her convertible with her English Bulldog Louie, singing, ever so poorly to Elvis Presley. Louie enjoys the ride much more than the singing. At least that is what he says. A matter of fact, he prefers Jimmy Buffet. Just ask him.
During her years as a teacher, she found the best way to teach was to be “entertaining without being entertainment.” She saw how children and teens are extremely creative if you just give them a chance. Kids learn in many different ways. Some learn through reading, playing, singing, dancing, rhyming, or even drawing. They learn visually, and by writing poetry. They love to creatively express themselves and her classroom was one place they could do that.
Open the book, read the chapter and answer the questions at the end of the chapter was never done in her classroom. Boring! Have a conversation, ask kids a question and let them draw the answer? Let them, make up a song and sing the answer. Oh yes, she did! If they preferred to do a book report let them do that too.
So how did she come up with fun signature style Dr. Seuss rhyming books? As a kid, she loved to rhyme. She was always encouraged to write, read, rhyme, play, act, sing, dance, and be as creative as possible by her parents. She feels her books bring in many of the favorite ways kids learn. Her social stories are meant to be read together out loud bringing the bond between adult and child even closer.
In Gratitude,
Mary Lee Kendal
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July 8, 2018
This timely and relevant story teaches children that there is more to life than having a cell phone, as the child in the story realizes that he loves playing, reading, coloring, singing songs and more. The story promotes activities that develop social skills like playing tag and kickball, and teaches children (and provides a gentle reminder for parents), that cell phones can wait.
I'm always amazed and saddened when I see a child under five holding a phone. It's bad enough that teenagers (and some adults), can seem to put their phones down and interact with the world around them.
Check out the American Academy of Pediatric's recommendations for children's media use:
https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-a...
I'm always amazed and saddened when I see a child under five holding a phone. It's bad enough that teenagers (and some adults), can seem to put their phones down and interact with the world around them.
Check out the American Academy of Pediatric's recommendations for children's media use:
https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-a...
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